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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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