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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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