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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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