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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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