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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different 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 we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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