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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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