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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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