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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with 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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