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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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