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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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