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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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