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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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