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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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