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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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