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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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