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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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