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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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