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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key 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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