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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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