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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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