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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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