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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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