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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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