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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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