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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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