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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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