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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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