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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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