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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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