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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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