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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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