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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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