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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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