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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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