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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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