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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread 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 these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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