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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers 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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