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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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