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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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