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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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