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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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