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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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