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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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