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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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