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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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