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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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