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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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