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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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