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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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