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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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