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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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