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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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