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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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