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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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