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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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