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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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