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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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