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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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