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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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