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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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