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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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