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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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