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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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