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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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