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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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