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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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