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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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