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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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