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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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