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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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