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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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