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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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