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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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