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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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