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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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