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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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