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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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