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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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