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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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