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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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