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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses 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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