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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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