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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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