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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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