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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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