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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business 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 problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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