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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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