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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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