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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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