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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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