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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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