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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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