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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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