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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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