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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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