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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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