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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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