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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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