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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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