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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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