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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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