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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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