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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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