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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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