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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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