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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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