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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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