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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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