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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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