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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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