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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers 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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