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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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