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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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