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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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