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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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