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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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