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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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