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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major 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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