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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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