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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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