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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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