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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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