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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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