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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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