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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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