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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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