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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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