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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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