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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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