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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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