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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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