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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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