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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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