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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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