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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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