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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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