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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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