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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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