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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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