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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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