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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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