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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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