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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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