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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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