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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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