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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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