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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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