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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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