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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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