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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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