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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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