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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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