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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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