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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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