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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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