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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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