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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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