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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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