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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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