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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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