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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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