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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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