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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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