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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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