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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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