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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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