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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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