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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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