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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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