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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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