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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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