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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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