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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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