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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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