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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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