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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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