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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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