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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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