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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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