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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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