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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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