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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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