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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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