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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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