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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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