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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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