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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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