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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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