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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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