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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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