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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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