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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates 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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