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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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