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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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