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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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