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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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