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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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