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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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