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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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