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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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