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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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