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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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