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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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