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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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