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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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