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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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