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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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