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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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