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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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