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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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