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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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