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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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