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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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