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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the 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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