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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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