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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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