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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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