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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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