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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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