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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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