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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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