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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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