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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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