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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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