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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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