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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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