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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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