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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies 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 we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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