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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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