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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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