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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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