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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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