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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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