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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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