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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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