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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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