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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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