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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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