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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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