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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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