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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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