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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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