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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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