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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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