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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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