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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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