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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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