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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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