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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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