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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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