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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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