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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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