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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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