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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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