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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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