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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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