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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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