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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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