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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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