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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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