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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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