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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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