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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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