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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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