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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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