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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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