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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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