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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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