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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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