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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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