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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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