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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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