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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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