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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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