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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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