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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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