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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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