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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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