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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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