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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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