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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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