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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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