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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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