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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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