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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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