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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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