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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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