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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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