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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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