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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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