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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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