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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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