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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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