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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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