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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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