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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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