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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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