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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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