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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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