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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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