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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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