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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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