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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key 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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