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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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