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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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