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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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