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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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