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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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