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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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