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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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