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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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