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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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