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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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