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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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