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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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