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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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