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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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