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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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