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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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