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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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