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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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