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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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