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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners 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 variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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