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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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