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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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