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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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