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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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