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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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