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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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