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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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