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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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