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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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