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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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