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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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