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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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