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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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