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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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