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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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