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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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