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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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