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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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