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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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