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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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