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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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