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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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