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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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