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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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