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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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