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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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