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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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