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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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