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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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