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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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