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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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