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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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