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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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