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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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