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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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