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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates 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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