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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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