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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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