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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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