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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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