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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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