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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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