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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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