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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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