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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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