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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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