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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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