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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key 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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