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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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