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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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