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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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