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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)