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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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