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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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