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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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