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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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