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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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