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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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