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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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