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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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