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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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