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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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