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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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