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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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