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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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