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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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