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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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