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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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