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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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