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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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