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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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