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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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