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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines 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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