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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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