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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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