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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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