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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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