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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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