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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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