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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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