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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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