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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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