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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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