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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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