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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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