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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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