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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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