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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the 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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