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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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