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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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