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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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