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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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