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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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