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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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