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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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