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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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