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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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