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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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