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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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