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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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