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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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