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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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