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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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