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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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