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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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