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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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