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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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