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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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