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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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