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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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