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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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