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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers 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 optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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