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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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