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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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