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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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