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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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