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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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