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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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