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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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