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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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