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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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