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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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