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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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