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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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