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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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