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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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