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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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