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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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