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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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