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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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