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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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