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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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