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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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