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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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