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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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