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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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