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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major 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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