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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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