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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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