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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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