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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). New changes in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants 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 gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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