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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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