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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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