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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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