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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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