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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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