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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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