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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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