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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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