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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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