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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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