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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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