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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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