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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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