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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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