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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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