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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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