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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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