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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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