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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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