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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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