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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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