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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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