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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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