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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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