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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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