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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies 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 organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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