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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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