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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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