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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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