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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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