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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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