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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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