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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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