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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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