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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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