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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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