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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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