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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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