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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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