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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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