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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner 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 online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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