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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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