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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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