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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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