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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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