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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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