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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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