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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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